There are 5 ways to get from Cherbourg to Paimpol by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the train from Rennes to St Brieuctrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Centre to Gare ferroviairebus 201 / ...
6h 12mDrive 288.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Cherbourg to Paimpolcar 288.9 km
3h 48m€44–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain K2+ / ...
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain C12
- Take the train from Rennes to St Brieuctrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Centre to Gare ferroviairebus 201 / ...
7h 45m€69–169Bus
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Paimpolbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 55mTrain
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain K2+ / ...
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain C12
- Take the train from Rennes to Guingamptrain Tgv
8h 21m€76–186
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Paimpol is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Paimpol is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Paimpol. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Paimpol via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Paimpol. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Paimpol via Lison, Rennes and Guingamp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Paimpol is 354 km. The road distance is 288.9 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Paimpol without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Cherbourg to Paimpol, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Paimpol bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Paimpol train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Paimpol is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €190 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Paimpol, France?
You can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Paimpol via Rennes - Bus Station in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherbourg to Paimpol via Lison, Rennes, and Guingamp in around 8h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to St Brieuc
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–19
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–28
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–80
Train from Rennes to Guingamp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–50
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to St Brieuc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- 1st Class
- €40–55
Train from Rennes to Guingamp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €28–40
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- contact@capcotentin.fr
- Website
- capcotentin.fr
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- capcotentin.fr
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- communication@bretagne.bzh
- Website
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Gare Centre to Gare ferroviaire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- breizhgo.bzh
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Paimpol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Cherbourg to Paimpol bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Paimpol train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Paimpol is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cherbourg to Paimpol.
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